[sufferers of sports anxiety/ sleepless nights before tournaments- remedies please?]

Looking for remedies for sports anxiety.. I cant sleep before big tournaments and Scottish Amateur is coming up end of the month.. Anyone got any good info?..

ps I know this mental element only affects small number of people.

[Can someone please recommend good chipping training aid]

On 7/4/2021 at 11:10 PM, RickyBobby_PR said:

Save money on a training aid and buy Monte Scheinblum’s use the bounce 2.0 video series

what a recommendation this was btw!! awesome!!

[Changing from 70g stiff to 50g x stiff]

Brother you want to seek out the Diamana D+ 50g X.. I changed like yourself from a Proforce 75g Stiff.. the results astounding think I gained 36yards, when transforming the spin rate down to 2200 with the new shaft.

[Can someone please recommend good chipping training aid]

on the lookout for good training aid for chipping.. have been considering the 'orange whip wedge' by stan utley... but I wondered if was any good tried and tested  products out there?

[Scotland Trip]

On 8/10/2018 at 4:47 PM, Kwoodfield said:

Hello,

 

Getting ready to go do a bucket list trip.

 

In this order I will play

St Andrew - new course

St. Andrews - old course

Kingsbarn

Nairn golf club

Carnoustie

Western Gailes

Royal Troon

Gleneagles

Prestwick

Turnberry

 

Besides golf what else should I do over there for the people who have gone. Any hidden gems?

 

 

 

“Sometimes the biggest problem is in your head. You've Got to believe.â€

Jack Nicklaus

Royal Aberdeen (Aberdeen City)

Brora (Aberdeen(ish))

North Berwick (Edinburgh(ish))

Scotscraig (Fife)

Elie (Fife)

Lundin Links (Fife)

Letham Grange (Angus)

Craighead @ Crail (Its wayyyy better than Balcomie...)(Fife)

Panmure (Angus)

The Rosemount @ Blairgowrie (Angus)

 

Btw... You are probably going to play the Centenary course @ Gleneagles (which was ryder cup course).... The Kings & The Queens courses are better!... Just saying.

There is a whole heap more brother but they were the ones that are most prominent in my wee head.

 

Kind Regards

 

Brett (Putt-Putt)

 

[Scotland Trip]

4 hours ago, Patpott said:

Jerry,

Is it feasible to get from Edingurgh and play Carnoustie, Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay, Trump International, Castle Stuart, and Royal Dornoch without renting a car?  I notice that the Scottish rail/bus system goes to locations that are very near the course.  I'm just not sure whether taking clubs/luggage on the bus/trains is a huge pain in the bum.  Your thoughts?

Thanks,

Pat

Pat this will help... I live in st andrews... and use this website for getting around men's opens in scotland

https://scottishgolfbytrain.co.uk/

hope this helps

 

Brett (Putt-Putt)

[MyGolfSpanners... Its In The Game.]

6 hours ago, connerp93 said:

I see the spider in the background, what led you to chose the STX over that?

Hi Connor, I own quite a few putters (not really something to brag about but its true)- The Spider is 45 degree toe-hang-weighted. So you have to setup slightly different to the STX Sync Tour which is completely face balanced... I am straight-straight putter, minimal arc... So with that setup face balanced everything should be even weight, ball centre, no shaft lean.

With the Spider 45 degree toe hang, setup with more weight left side ball roughly same position but shaft lean, thus lowering left shoulder.

Its a comfort think but I have Cleveland SmartSquare putter face-balanced but heavy weighted- for windy days for stability. STX for calmer days, fast greens.

Toe hang putters take out on course when want to putt aggressive. - Sorry long-winded explanation hahahaha take care brother

[MyGolfSpanners... Its In The Game.]

4 hours ago, MaxEntropy said:

Some pictures would be great!

I used to play an STX Sync Tour and generally liked it, but I finally determined a face-balanced putter was not for me - I was way too inconsistent with it.

 

[Question: Would you rather have a HOLE IN ONE on a par 3 or an Albatross on a Par 5?]

Hole in One... as much as both carry shots carry luck, the likelihood of holing out with a mid-high lofted club with skill far outweighs the sheer luck with that off a 3wood-mid iron.

[MyGolfSpanners... Its In The Game.]

On 5/20/2020 at 12:48 AM, GaDawg said:

All I have to say is you live in a great place! Me an my wife along with two other couples went to St. Andrews in 2009. It was the greatest golf trip ever, the ladies absolutely loved the trip too!

We plan on coming back and staying for a couple of weeks, just driving from golf course to golf course. Beautiful country and great people!

Good luck with the golf.

Aww I know I am extremely fortunate, just wish i better play.. all in time.. Which course/place do you play out of yourself?

My older brother is caddie master @ The Old Collier, Naples Florida.

[AVX vs PRO V1]

14 hours ago, Didos66 said:

I tend to see the lower trajectory with the avx and that's all I play either the pro v1 or the avx. One big difference I see with the pro v1 is around the greens, they are not as good as the avx. Another difference I see between the two is the feeling at impact on the club, the avx jumps off the face and pro v1 is a little clicky. Another reason I sing the praises of the avx whenever I can. It is a great ball from start to finish.  

100% I agree with you brother!!!!

[AVX vs PRO V1]

Before the COVID-lockdown I had not long moved to the Titleist AVX ball in the cold winter months through in St Andrews, Scotland. Having been an avid Titleist ProV1X guy before I did not believe there would be much change but how wrong could I be...I believe there is quite a big difference when comes to performance in relation to temperature and wind factors. The AVX is a different performance breed in cold blustery conditions, better control, trajectory and my eyes better reactions within the firm conditions of links golf.

[Wanted// Maxfli Australian Blade MCT97 ** 1 Iron]

Been hunting for this absolute weapon and it's extremely rare! If anyone happens to have this particular 1 iron sat in the garage or loft please get in touch as I am looking to pay well above market value for its sale and delivery

Thanks for reading

Putt-Putt

[MyGolfSpanners... Its In The Game.]

Alright Boys & Girls.. my name is Brett Murray, Scottish amateur player from the sunny shores of St Andrews, Scotland (The Home of Golf)....Ok so I know my handicap doesn't look great on paper to be gaming these badboys but I went up from 2 to 4 after some serious golf swing changes, then COVID hit resulting in course closures so that's my excuses out the way... Here is what I am gaming

Woods

Driver// Mizuno ST 190 9.5 (set 7.5). ATX60 Tour // TX flex

3Wood// Mizuno ST190 15 (set 16). Mitsubushi Chemical Diamana // TX flex

Irons

2-9// Maxfli Australian Blade MCT 97 (Maltby) // True Temper Dynamic Gold // X100 Flex

Wedges

48// Titleist Vokey SM7 Jet Black finish // F Grind .10bounce

54// Titleist Vokey SM7 Jet Black finish // F Grind. 14 bounce

60// Titleist Vokey SM7 Jet Black finish // K Grind. 14 bounce

Putter

STX Sync Tour // Black Insert

Bag

Ping Hoofer2 (vintage)

 

Ps if anyone has the 1 iron of Maxfli Australian blade MCT97 and are happy to sell it please don't hesitate in responding. Many Thanks. Fore!!